some "about-to-open" paphs

[NYCorchidman]

Can't wait!!!!
These guys have been in bud for quite some time and they finally started open very very slowly this week.

1. Black raven cross. It looks almost black and I just can't wait to see how dark it will be when it is open.
2&3. Supersuk "Eureka" * Hsinying Web or raisin pie.
I can sort of see what it will look like already.
4. This is from the same cross as the above, yet, the plant is much bigger and blooms are nearly green with dark burgundy stripes. I'm quite excited about what this one will look like. I just love the way the buds look on this one. almost want to pop them open hehehe

[billc]

Watching the bud progression is my favorite thing about growing paphs.
Yours are looking good!

Bill

[Susie11]

Very impressive. Can't wait to see them open all the way.

[tuvoc]

Good looking Paphs. Keep us posted.

Kim

[NYCorchidman]

Thanks, eveyone.
I will post pictures when they are fully open. They are moving so slowly with the sudden cold weather kicking in. I moved them to the kitchen where it is warmer, so hopefully that will speed things up a little.

[NYCorchidman]

not all the way open yet. These guys are taking forever! lol

1&2. Paph. supersuk x Paph. hsinying web
Yes, I grow them in the bathroom. Sorry about the comb in the background.
I wish the dorsal had more of just plain white and green, and two horizontal petals darker, but well, what can I do?
3. Paph. supersuk x Paph. raisin pie
I just took this in the late afternoon, so it came out rather dark. I'm not sure if I like those big sized dark wart spots. intimidating! I'll take a better one under brighter light.

Well, it's a risk I took when I bought orchids that were not in bloom.

[Daethen]

I think they are lovely.

[dounoharm]

i love the big warty spots on some paphs, they are interesting.....you have lovely paphs!!! good growing!

[NYCorchidman]

If you lived nearby, I would totally give it to you.

[silken]

Your Paphs look the picture of health and are lovely.